Last Updated: 25 January 2024

At Documentfactory.co.za, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to maintaining a platform that fosters creativity and innovation. This Intellectual Property Policy outlines the guidelines and expectations for users, including buyers, sellers, and visitors, to ensure the protection and respectful use of intellectual property on our platform.

1. Ownership and Rights

1.1. Sellers must ensure that they have the legal right to sell the products and content they list on Documentfactory.co.za.

1.2. Buyers are expected to respect the intellectual property rights of sellers and other users on the platform.

2. Trademarks and Branding

2.1. Sellers are prohibited from using trademarks, logos, or branding that they do not have the legal right to use.

2.2. Listings must not include counterfeit or unauthorized reproductions of branded products.

3. Copyrighted Material

3.1. Sellers must only list items and content for which they have the appropriate copyright permissions.

3.2. Users are not allowed to reproduce, distribute, or use copyrighted material without proper authorization.

4. Reporting Intellectual Property Infringements

4.1. Users who believe their intellectual property rights have been infringed upon are encouraged to report it to Documentfactory.co.za.

4.2. Reports can be submitted through the platform’s reporting tools or by contacting our Intellectual Property team.

5. Investigations and Enforcement

5.1. Documentfactory.co.za will investigate all reports of potential intellectual property infringements promptly.

5.2. Appropriate actions will be taken based on the severity and frequency of the infringement, including content removal, warnings, temporary suspension, or termination of user accounts.

6. Counterfeit Goods

6.1. The sale of counterfeit or unauthorized replicas of branded products is strictly prohibited.

6.2. Documentfactory.co.za may take legal action and cooperate with brand owners to address counterfeit goods.

7. Digital Content

7.1. Sellers of digital content must have the legal right to distribute and sell the content they list on Documentfactory.co.za.

7.2. Buyers are expected to respect the licensing terms and restrictions associated with digital content.

8. Education and Awareness

8.1. Documentfactory.co.za may conduct educational initiatives to promote awareness about intellectual property rights and compliance.

9. Legal Compliance

9.1. All users must comply with local and international laws regarding intellectual property.

9.2. Documentfactory.co.za will cooperate with law enforcement authorities when required by law.

10. Updates to the Policy

10.1. Documentfactory.co.za reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Users will be notified of any changes, and it is their responsibility to review and comply with the updated policy.

By using Documentfactory.co.za, users agree to abide by this Intellectual Property Policy. Together, we can maintain a platform that respects and protects the intellectual property rights of all users.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact our Intellectual Property team at legal@documentfactory.co.za.